Advertisement Closes: 10/26/2026 12:00 AM Pay Grade: Non-Merit Grade Salary: $7.25 - $50.00 Hourly Time Type: Full time Health Department: Purchase District Health Department Summary: Nutritionist/Dietitian Full-Time Position Location: Paducah-McCracken County Health Center Pay Range: $21.52 – $28.36/hour + 5% increase after 6 months Position Overview Under close supervision, performs moderate to complex nutrition case management for medically high-risk individuals. Provides physician-prescribed dietary counseling and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) services in clinic and community settings. Reports to the Nutrition Services Supervisor or Director of Nutrition. Minimum Requirements Licensure (Required): Registered Dietitian (RD) licensed by the Kentucky State Board of Licensure and Certification (KRS 310.021); or Certified Nutritionist (CN) licensed by the Kentucky State Board of Licensure and Certification (KRS 310.031). No prior experience required. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Assess nutrition status and develop individualized nutrition and MNT care plans. Provide individual and group nutrition counseling. Implement physician-prescribed dietary regimens. Interpret nutrition research and provide consultation to healthcare staff. Participate in on-the-job training and competency development activities. Maintain documentation in accordance with agency policy and WIC & Nutrition Manual guidelines. Obtain and maintain National Provider Identification (NPI) number for MNT reimbursement. Assist with community outreach, program development, and in-service education. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements Must maintain required licensure and complete annual updates. Subject to background check and drug screening per agency policy. If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Kaitlyn May at kmay@purchasehealth.org. Description: Probationary Period: This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Come for a job. Stay for a career. Make a difference for a lifetime. The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is responsible for developing and operating state public health programs and activities for the citizens of Kentucky. The mission of DPH is to improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through prevention, promotion and protection. The department oversees programs designed to improve the lives of citizens and visitors through prevention of negative health outcomes, promotion of healthy lifestyles and protection from diseases, injury and environmental health impacts. DPH has almost 150 different programs to help Kentuckians become healthier in cooperation with its partners such as local health departments, universities, private providers, etc. To support many of these programs, the department relies on high-quality data to guide decision making at the state and local levels such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Immunization Registry and Office of Vital Statistics. The department is organized into seven divisions with the Commissioner's Office providing oversight and support for the divisions and programs. The Office of Health Equity and the Public Health Nursing Office are located in the Commissioner's Office. More information about each division can be found under Related Agencies at the bottom of this page. You can create a Job Alert and we will notify when the job you are looking for is available! All you need to do is create an account with and then click the Job Alerts button in the right hand corner. Enter in the facets and type of job your looking for and we will email you when one is posted and available! Local Health Personnel Branch - Cabinet for Health and Family Services (ky.gov)

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